Whirlpool GSS26C5XXB Specifications Page 1

Job AidPart No. Whirlpool Gold 26‟ SXS 2010 R-110GSF26C5EXAGSF26C5EXBGSF26C5EXSGSF26C5EXTGSF26C5EXWGSF26C5EXYGSS26C5XXAGSS26C5XXBGSS26C5XXWGSS26C5XXYM

Section Two Installation 10

Installation This new SXS platform requires different installation steps and adjustments than current SXS refrigerators. Review the Use and Care manua

Installation Installation - Example12

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Installation Refrigerators are shipped with the handles packed in the refrigerator door.1. Remove the handles from the door and unwrap.2. The instruct

Grille Removal The grille is held in place with 2 ¼” screws. 1. Remove screws 2. Open the doors 90 degrees perpendicular to the

4. unplug the three wire harnesses plugged into the terminal board.5. Remove strain relief from the wire harness. This will allow the harness to pass

Removing Freezer Door Upper Hinge 6. Remove Two 3/16” hex key screws (A). Do not remove or loosen the other two screws (B).ABABLift off the hinge7.

Section ThreeRefrigerator Components18

Refrigerator Compartment Air Damper Air Filter Water Filter Light Bulbs 19

IntroductionThis Job Aid, Whirlpool Gold 26‟ SXS 2010 Part Number LIT) has been compiled to provide the recent information on design, features, opera

Refrigerator Compartment – cont. Disassembling Refrigerator Compartment Components Disconnect power to the refrigerator.1. Open the water filter door

Refrigerator Compartment – cont. Disassembling Refrigerator Compartment Components – Air Damper6. Disconnect the wiring harness and remove the air dam

Remove the water filter as explained earlier. 1. Remove the ¼” screw securing the filter cover to the filter body.2. Remove the cover.3. Remove the ¼

Refrigerator Thermistor1. Depress the tabs on either end of the Thermistor cover and remove. 2. To replace the Thermistor order replacement Thermis

Refrigerator Compartment – cont. Disassembling Refrigerator Compartment Components – Accessing Water Reservoir2. To replace the water reservoir, Remo

Section Four Freezer Compartment and Ice Maker25

Freezer ThermistorWWWWWWP10 P6 P31 6 2 7Freezer Thermistor Control BoardBKBKThe freezer Thermistor is a variable resistance device connected to the co

1..Depress the tabs on either end of the Thermistor cover and remove. 2. To replace the Thermistor order replacement Thermistor kit through the normal

Freezer Components – cont.Warning Panel – Disconnect PowerAccessing Freezer ComponentsUnplug refrigerator and remove food and shelving. 1. Pull off

Accessing Freezer Components - Continued5 Remove the 4 ¼” hex head screws securing the evaporator to the cabinet6. Pull out the evaporator cover.56E

SECTION ONE- Specifications and OverviewSpecificationsNew Features SECTION THREE – Refrigerator Components Air i

Accessing Freezer Components – Cont.Removing Evaporator Fan Motor1. Slide out the evaporator fan motor assembly from the built in cabinet rails and di

Freezer Components –cont.The evaporator fan motor is a 120 VAC shaded pole motor. To check, remove the 2 wires from the motor. Connect an Ohmmeter acr

Freezer Components – cont.Checking Defrost BimetalDisconnect power to the refrigerator.1. Slide the defrost bimetal off the coil.2. Disconnect the wir

Disconnect power to the refrigerator.1. Remove evaporator cover as explained earlier. 2. Disconnect the two black wires connected to the defrost heate

Freezer Door Component Location Compartment Drain Auger Motor Ice Bin Ice Maker A label on the freezer instructs the customer the Ice Maker ON/OFF swi

Ice Maker – Emitter /Receiver Boards 1. With the switch on the emitter board in the ON position, the window covering the emitter beam is opened.2. Wi

Accessing Ice Maker2. Depress the ice bin latch and remove the ice bin. 1. Disconnect power to the refrigerator.2Emitter ReceiverAuger MotorInsert Di

Accessing New In Door Ice Maker3. Remove two ¼” screws securing the housing to the inner door panel. Lift the housing up and out to remove.4. When ass

Accessing New In Door Ice Maker5. Remove the Ice Maker wire harness cover and disconnect the harness. 6. Disconnect the wire harness to the emitter a

Removing Ice Maker Harness 10.Unplug the wire harness from the ice maker head.11. Slide off the Hi Limit control from the mold. Accessing New In Door

SECTION SEVEN –Diagnostics, Wiring Diagrams and Trouble ShootingWiring schematic Service Sheet Diagnostic routine SECTION SIX – Machine Compartment

New Six Cavity Ice Maker Component Identification HeadModuleMoldEjector Blade Ice StripperBracket ComponentsIce Maker Jumper “T” to “H” to start har

2. Remove three screws that secure the module to the head.3. Separate the module from the head4. Remove two screws on the bottom of the ice maker he

Replacing Auger Motor and Related Components1. Remove two screws and lift off cover.2. Remove the coupling by lifting straight up. A spring is capt

Removing Auger Motor6. Remove four ¼” screws securing the motor to the housing .7. Lift up the auger motor and disconnect the wire harness.Auger M

Removing Emitter and Receiver Boards Release 4 tabs to remove the emitter and receiver boards from the housing. Emitter Board Receiver Board Receiver

Water Tube RoutingWater Routing: the home water supply is connected to the isolation valve. The outlet of the isolation valve connects to the water f

Section Five Dispenser and User Interface46

Stealth ControlThe Icons used on this Whirlpool user interface display are similar to those used on other SXS models but not identical. The basic ope

Figure 3 – KitchenAid Interface Icon IdentificationSleep ModeThe display screen on the dispenser control panel will turn off automatically and enter

LIGHT MAX ICE LOCKHold 3 Sec.TEMPERATURE Hold 3 Sec.RESET FILTER Hold 3 Sec.ICE MODEPressing any control button will activat

Section One Introduction Specifications and Overview 5

Adjusting Temperature Set Points:Pressing and holding TEMPERATURE starts a 3,2,1 second countdown. During the countdown using the dispenser cancels

ICE MODE LIGHTMAX ICELOCKHold 3 Sec.TEMPERATURE Hold 3 Sec.RESET FILTER Hold 3 Sec.Back Units Select Zone -+Refrigerator Reco

Ice Dispenser: Ice dispenses from the ic

LIGHT MAX ICE LOCKHold 3 Sec.TEMPERATURE Hold 3 Sec.RESET FILTER Hold 3 Sec.ICE MODEMax Ice: The Max Ice feature assists wit

Figure 12Dispenser Light:When you use the dispenser, the light will automatically turn on. If you want the light to be on continuously, you may choos

Door Open AlarmThe Door Ajar Alarm feature sounds an alarm when the refrigerator or freezer door is open for 5 minutes and the product cooling is tur

LIGHT MAX ICE LOCKHold 3 Sec.TEMPERATURE Hold 3 Sec.RESET FILTER Hold 3 Sec.ICE MODEFigure 14Dispenser Lock:

LIGHT MAX ICE LOCKHold 3 Sec.TEMPERATURE Hold 3 Sec.RESET FILTER Hold 3 Sec.ICE MODECooling Off ModePressing and holding both

Water Filter Status Light:The water filter status light will help you know when to change your water filter.When the dispenser control panel‟s water f

LIGHT MAX ICE LOCKHold 3 Sec.TEMPERATURE Hold 3 Sec.RESET FILTER Hold 3 Sec.ICE MODEShowroom Mode: Pressing and holding LIGHT

General Safety Panel Heading ExplanationsSafetyMake sure to observe all safety warnings and messages. The Use and Care manual and Installation instruc

Accessing User Interface and Dispenser Components Insert Disconnect Power Warning Label 1. Disconnect power to the refrigerator 2. Remove the and the

454. Drop down the User Interface board5. Remove the wire harnesses6. Remove the four screws securing the dispenser housing to the door panel. 7. Disc

Accessing User Interface and Dispenser Components 8. Remove two ¼” hex head screws securing the dispenser assembly to the door panel. 9. Remove the

13. The dispenser door can be snapped out t to replace. Note: The door can be replaced without removing the assembly. 14. To replace a switch, depres

Section Six Machine Compartment64

Machine Compartment & Control BoardsCondenser Stepper Motor Dual Valve Suction Line Inlet Water Valve Heat LoopControl BoardPower Supply BoardDis

Machine Compartment ComponentsInsert Disconnect Power Warning Label 1. Disconnect power to the refrigerator‟2. Remove the ¼” screws securing the fibe

Machine Compartment ComponentsStarting Device OperationThe starting device is an assembly consisting of an overload (1) and a PTC relay (2). The PTC r

Accessing Dual Water Valve: The valve is located in the machine compartment attached to the compartment wall. Machine Compartment ComponentsTo Remove

Condenser Fan: The condenser fan motor is a step motor and cannot be checked with an Ohmmeter. The condenser fan blade can be pulled off to replace wi

Introduction Specifications and Overview Dimensions Inches.Capacity 26.360Carton Depth 35Carton Height 71 1/4Carton Width 38Cutout Depth (in) 29 13/16

The drain pan is much larger than anything that has been used recently. It‟s secured to the bottom of the cabinet with five ¼” screws. Machine Compa

The axle is held in place by a locking clip. The refrigerator must be tilted back to remove.Machine Compartment - Front RollerAxleLocking clipA cent

Accessing the Control and Power Supply Board.Control and Power Supply Boards Similar to existing refrigerators, the co

Section Seven Diagnostics, Wiring Diagrams and Troubleshooting73

Diagnostics, Wiring Diagrams and Troubleshooting74

Diagnostics, Wiring Diagrams and Troubleshooting75

Insert Warning Label Diagnostics, Wiring Diagrams and Troubleshooting76

Wiring Diagrams and TroubleshootingTemp FResistanceTemp FResistance-1031402505348-52670455468702277460411751947665362410167017031971514359752826201237

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Sixth Sense Technology 6th Sense software makes an estimation of the actual food temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer compartment and adjus

W S 0 S 2 XE TRefrigerator BrandPlatformDepth/DoorCapacityIce MakerW = WhirlpoolG = Whirlpool GoldM = MaytagA = AmanaJ = Jenn-AirK = KitchenAidI = Ing